[Remote] Account Director, Retail Media

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harvest Group is hiring an Account Director of Retail Media to shape commerce and retail media strategies that drive client business and oversee campaign activation. The role leads client relationships and teams, develops and optimizes paid search and programmatic display campaigns, and pursues growth across retail media platforms.


Responsibilities

  • Manage growing Retail Media team in the planning and activation of campaigns across retail commerce spaces
  • Activate campaigns across Amazon (search and display), Walmart Connect (search and display), Kroger Precision Marketing, Target Roundel, Instacart, and retail media networks such as Criteo, CitrusAd, & PromoteIQ
  • Lead regular client calls to address project work, discuss business trends and performance, and plan future engagements
  • Build and execute annual media plans that support a full funnel marketing approach with awareness, consideration, and conversion audiences and tactics
  • Lead best in class AMC utilization or other shopper insights to drive strategic DSP strategy and audience targeting and retargeting
  • Responsible for ongoing thought leadership and opportunities that will drive client business results
  • Key lead for client relationship, responsible for team oversight and ensuring performance is meeting client’s goals
  • Works closely with key retail partners to maintain optimal working relationship, and collaborates on new ways to drive client’s business at that particular retailer
  • Responsible for contributing and leading larger Business reviews (QBRs, Annual Planning, etc.)
  • Actively lead and contribute to account strategy, including annual budget development, KPIs, partner selection, new tactics, and tracking industry developments and recommending new
  • Responsible for new business pitches and cross-selling/client development opportunities
  • Understanding of all relevant tools for reporting, analytics and competitive analysis
  • Responsible for managing and coaching a team of 3+ varying levels below them

Skills

  • 8+ years of retail media management and/or eCommerce sales management
  • Strong understanding of Demand Side Platform (DSP) activation and optimization techniques
  • In-depth knowledge of the retail media landscape is critical
  • Ability to connect Full-Funnel Marketing activations (search AND display) to retailer specific sales goals and performance
  • Knowledge of activation & optimization techniques across Retailer Media & eCommerce platforms is a must
  • Strong command of commerce platforms, syndicated research tools, and reporting resources such as Amazon, Walmart Connect, Target-Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, Instacart, and retail media networks including Criteo and CitrusAd
  • 3+ years of people managing experience
  • Demonstrated critical thinking & problem solving abilities
  • Guiding clients and client teams through clear and concise communication, both written and verbal
  • Proven track record of selling ideas clearly & delivering value
  • Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Desire to work in an industry which is constantly evolving & presenting new & unique challenges
  • Able to package, merchandise, and sell in concepts and new opportunities
  • Strategic thinking, adaptability, and insightful analysis to identify areas of opportunity, delivering optimized results
  • A background in omni-channel retail sales is a plus
  • For this role we prefer that candidates are based out of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NV, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, or WI

Benefits

  • Eligible to participate in the bonus program
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • PTO
  • Charitable Gift Matching Program
  • Volunteer Hours

Company Overview

  • Harvest Group is a leading commerce agency for CPG brands looking to grow their business at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Sam’s Club, Costco, and Harris Teeter. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is

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